Search Flights from Helsinki to Poznan

Helsinki, a city in the Uusimaa region in the southern part of Finland, is the capital city of the country as well as it has a very crowded population. Situated on the shores of the Gulf of Finland within the Baltic Sea, Helsinki is among the most developed cities in Europe in terms of culture, finance, and science. Although the native language spoken in the city is Finnish, you can also come across some people who speak Swedish.

Passengers who want to visit this city travel to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport located in Vantaa, which is the border of the north and east of the city. The indented peninsula, which is in the south of the city, is also the central point in the city. The central stations of all means of public transportation are located in the city center.

Senata Square on the west coast of the city is made up of the historical buildings of the city. Thanks to the tourist information office near Senata Square, you can ask every kind of question about transportation and get help about many things, as well as you can buy tickets for various tours and museums. Metro, tramway, train and bus are the most frequently preferred means of public transportation. In addition, ferryboats are also available for minibus and intra-bay transportation.

The overpasses called Baana provide a short route especially for pedestrians and bike riders to reach the areas Kamppi and Töölö Bay from the Western Harbour area. Public transportation is organized by the company named HSL (Helsinki Regional Transport), just like in the cities of Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen. If you want to take advantage of public transportation, you can buy tickets from ticket booths, from the drivers or by mobile phone. However, if you buy a ticket from the driver, the ticket price is a little more costly compared to other options.

If you want to get on tramway, you need to buy a different ticket. The price of the tramway tickets is more affordable than the price of other public transportation tickets. Both tickets are valid for one hour as soon as you buy them. If you are planning to travel to the neighboring cities like Espoo, Vantaa or Kauniainen, you need to buy an interregional ticket. These tickets are valid for eighty minutes. If you are going to use public transport very often during the day, daily tickets will be more economical for your travel budget. If you are traveling with a child under the age of seven, your child can travel free of charge. Passengers who are under the age of sixteen can travel by paying half price of the tickets. It is hardly possible to take advantage of public transportation in Helsinki after midnight.  Public transportation vehicles generally depart for the last time before midnight, while bus services are available until 2 am. The buses departing from the Rautatientori area near Elielinaukio and the railway station on weekends and official holidays are also available even after 2 am; however, ticket prices cost twice as high as the standard price.  It is unlikely to come across ticket control on public transport in Helsinki. However, auditors sometimes get on the vehicles and ask for tickets. If you haven't bought a ticket, you have to pay a high amount of penalty during ticket control.

There are many alternatives to reach the airport from any part of the city. Depending on your location, you can benefit from public transportation options such as metro, train, tramway or bus to reach the city center, where you can transfer to train, bus or private shuttle services to get to the airport. If you wish, you can also shorten the length of your journey by taking the advantage of taxi or car rental options. 

Kutsuplus (Minibus Shuttles)

The minibuses called Kutsublus are provided with a new system that offers an alternative solution for public transportation. These minibus shuttles serve on demand; the minibuses pick up the passengers going through the same route and drop them off at the places they want to arrive. You can buy your ticket using the online reservation system to benefit from these minibus shuttles. The cost of this journey depends on the distance to be covered. If you prefer to take this shuttle service to reach the airport, you can benefit from the service at the comfort of a taxi for more affordable prices.

Taxi

Taking a taxi is undoubtedly the most practical and comfortable option to get to the airport. However, it may sometimes be difficult to get a taxi in the city, especially on weekends, at night, on special days, or on holidays. There are many taxi stands in various parts of the city. Alternatively, it is possible to get a taxi in the city if you can phone for a taxi by contacting the taxi stands or make an online reservation.

VIP taxi service is also available for a more luxurious travel. Taxi minibuses called yellow lines run on the basis of a system similar to Kutsuplus option. The taxi minibuses with 8-passenger capacity pick the passengers up from various parts of the city and drop them off at the airport. The price of this service may vary depending on the number of passengers and the distance to be covered. If you want to take the advantage of this service to reach the airport, you need to make an online reservation in advance.

Train

The construction of the railway line connecting the airport to the central railway station has been completed as of 2015. The trains running on this line depart every 10 minutes and the journey time takes about half an hour. You can buy your ticket by means of the ticket booths at the central railway station.

Once you get off the train, you need to take the private airport shuttles to reach the airport. It only takes a few minutes to get to the airport by these shuttles. Once the train line construction has been completed, you will be able to benefit from direct transportation to the airport. Helsinki Central Railway Station, which is the main station where all the trains depart from, is located in the city center.

The train lines Y, S, U, L, E, A, M, I, K, N, T, H, and R are the lines departing from this central station to various parts of the city. These lines move in three different directions from the city center to the north. It is also possible to benefit from intercity transportation to the neighboring cities like Espoo, Vantaa and Kaunianinen by train. However, you need to buy regional tickets to benefit from this service.

Bus

If you want to go to the airport by bus, you firstly need to reach the city center. The bus number 615 departing from Helsinki Central Railway Station departs every 30 minutes and arrives at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in about 30-40 minutes. Since the airport is located within the borders of Vantaa city, you have to buy an interregional ticket to get on this bus. The Finnair City Bus is another bus departing from the Central Railway Station to the airport. This bus line departs every 15 minutes and goes from the central railway station to the airport in about half an hour. The bus ticket for this bus costs a bit more compared to the bus number 615. In addition, you cannot benefit from free transfer while boarding the Finnair City Bus. However, you can enjoy a more comfortable journey thanks to the Finnair bus as well as you can take the advantage of free Wi-Fi service on the bus.

If you have traveled the places outside the city center in Espoo and if you are planning to get to the airport from these places, you can get on the bus 540 of the interregional U-line departing from the Leppävaara, Nihtisilta and Espoonkeskus regions. In the urban areas other the city center, the buses are preferred more frequently compared to other means of public transportation. Therefore, you can firstly get to the city center by bus if you are planning to go to the airport from a distant place in the city. The buses departing from the north side of the city center arrive at the bus terminal on Eliel Square and the buses departing from east go to the terminal on Railway Square, while the buses from west arrive at the underground bus terminal at the Kamppi Center, which is connected to the Kamppi subway station.

Tramway

If you are planning a touristic travel, the tramway is quite an affordable option for transportation. The transportation network in the northern part of the city is provided by the buses, while transportation in the central southern peninsula is provided mostly by tramways. Extension of the tram line still goes on in Helsinki. Nine tram lines surrounding the peninsula serve its passengers. Taking a tram is not a very practical option to get to the airport. If you are at a distant location from the central station of the peninsula, you can get on the tramway and transfer to a bus or train to the airport.

Metro

Subway network of Helsinki provides service in a much smaller area compared to Europe in general in terms of urban transportation. Once you arrive at the city center from the airport, you can travel from the southern peninsula to the eastern part of the city. It takes about 20 minutes traveling from Ruoholahti station to Mellunmäki or Vusaari stations. The extension of the metro network westward towards Espoo is still under construction.

Rent a car

Renting a car from the car rental offices in the city center is another alternative you can prefer to reach the airport. However, if you are planning to spend some time in the city before going to the airport, it is likely to have parking problem and parking fees are quite high in the city. Parking fees are charged hourly at parking spaces, which sometimes offer free service options on weekends. If you are looking for a more comfortable travel option, you are advised to rent a limousine.

Airport Information

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is a very developed airport that offers various facilities. It is quite enjoyable to spend time at the airport while waiting for your flight. The airport offers private sleeping pods, so you can relax and even sleep in a quiet atmosphere in the middle of the airport. You can rest inside the pod from 15 minutes to a few hours. Under the pod, there is a section where you can store your suitcases. Some parts of the airport offer these sleeping pods free of charge.

At the airport, you can often find the kiosks where newspapers, magazines, and snacks are sold, ATM machines, Rent a Car offices, souvenir shops and currency exchange machines. You can also take advantage of the meeting rooms at the airport.

You can buy many luxury products at affordable prices at Duty Free stores in the terminal buildings. Many luxury restaurants are at your service as well as popular cafés and fast-food chains such as Starbucks and Burger King.

In addition to these, you can also find bookstores and the shopping stores that sell watches and jewelry. You can charge your electronic devices in the energy sockets section. If you are traveling with your children, you can spend time in the playground section designed for children, as well as you can enjoy your time in the comfortable VIP section while waiting for your flight.

Poznan, one of the liveliest cities in Poland, is also one of the important cultural, educational and trade centers of the region. The city is built on the banks of the Warta River, and attracts a large number of visitors due to the influence of universities and other educational institutions. The annual theater festival and the Poznan Classical Music Festival are among the city's most popular activities.

The airport in Poznan, about 7 kilometers west of the city center, connects the city to other cities in Poland and the world. Those who want to get to and from the airport and the city center by private vehicle or rented car can find their way without difficulty in the city. Those who follow the Poznan city center signs using the A2 route in the city can reach the center of the city from the airport in a short time. It is also possible to travel to Warsaw, the capital of the country, by using this route again.

If you want to get to the city center by public transport, there are buses going from the airport to different parts of the city. Once you have left the terminal building you can take one of the Poznan taxis waiting for you at the door, rent a limousine or use the hotel's shuttle if yours offer one.

The taxi fares in the city are not very high, just like in the rest of Poland. Moreover, the fact that the city center is located very close to the airport allows taxis to take a step forward. Taxis usually have a taximeter, but you may also have an idea about the average amount you will pay to the city center by talking to the driver before you start your journey. Thanks to the car rental services at the airport, you can rent a car from here as soon as you land and can continue your journey with your own car.

Another alternative in the city is the limousines. The reason why the limousines, which are more expensive than the other transportation means of the city, are preferred is to have a more convenient and prestigious transportation opportunity.

There are also many privileged services waiting for passengers traveling from Poznan Airport, which is a medium-sized airport. At the airport cafes and restaurants, where you can taste the most delicious alternatives from Poland and world cuisine, and duty free shops are located.

In private passenger lounges you can enjoy special treats, read your newspaper or magazine, connect to the internet or relax in comfortable seats and sip your drink while waiting for your plane. The conference halls located at the airport provide a great comfort and convenience especially for business visitors. You can contact the airport before your travel if you wish to take advantage of these facilities offered to passengers at different capacities.

Bus

Buses, which are the first alternative from Poznan Airport to the city center, are also very economical at the same time. You can travel to different parts of the city by buses, which are departing from the bus stops that are a few steps away from the airport terminal building.

You can travel between Port Lotniczy - Dworzec Glowny with the line from the airport to the city center. In addition to this express service line, buses 59 and 48, which depart from the airport, can easily take you to the city in a short time.

Bus 59 departs right in front of terminal T3, while bus 48 departs from Wyszeborska Street, 200 meters from the terminal.

You can buy bus tickets from the newspaper kiosk on both the arriving and departing passenger terminals. Tickets can also be picked up from the stops in front of the airport's passenger terminal and from automatic ticket machines. And if you use it, you can also pay with different mobile payment systems and easily get your bus ticket.

There are thirteen stops from the airport to the city center and the journey takes about 30 minutes. Although the buses are among the most economical and convenient means of transportation, buses are not as comfortable as taxi, car rental and hotel shuttles. Especially if you are traveling with children and heavy equipment, you can consider different options besides the bus.

Taxi

Another alternative you can use for transportation between the airport and city center in the city is the taxi. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi from Poznan Airport to the city center. And the price you pay for this distance is not too high. If you come to the city with heavy equipment or if you arrive late in the night, taxis would be the best option for you.

Get in one of the taxi cabs waiting for passengers in front of the T3 terminal of the airport and enjoy the fast and easy way to get to where you are going. Drivers of airport taxis usually speak English. However, you still have to write your address on a piece of paper before the ride; it will make your job much easier.

It would be much more advantageous for you to make the payment with the zloty which is the currency of Poland. If you do not have zloty, you can exchange money from the exchange office at the airport after your plane has landed, then you can take a taxi to get to the city center.

Car Rental

Renting a car in the city is also a fast and highly advantageous alternative. Moreover, compared with many European cities, car rental rates are very low in Poznan. You can start exploring the city with your own vehicle by choosing the model you want from companies such as Hertz, AVIS, Europcar, Sixt, Budget and Awos24 located on the airport terminal.

To reach the city center you can follow the signposts of Poznan city center by taking the A2 road. Driving here is very pleasant and extremely comfortable due to the regular routes of the city and the quiet traffic.

If you have booked your car via internet before coming to the city, you can take your car without waiting any queue. One of the most important requirements of renting a car in the city is to have the driver's certificate as it is in many other cities.

Private Vehicle

You can also travel between the airport and the city center of Poznan with private cars in the city. If you have a car you can come to the airport for short trips and leave your car in the car park there. Parking fees in general are not too high. This charge can reach much higher amounts if you are leaving your car for 48 hours or more.

You can follow the directions of the city center after you have moved from the front of the terminal to reach the city center. If you do not know the roads well in the city, you can minimize the risk of getting lost by obtaining a navigation device or a map.

Hotel Shuttle

Almost all 5-star hotels in the city have airport transfer service. To take advantage of this service, you should contact your hotel and make a reservation in advance. Using the hotel shuttles between the airport and Poznan city center will save you time and provide you with an extremely comfortable vehicle to reach the hotel after a tiring journey.

However, charges for these services may sometimes be much higher than anticipated. For this reason, before you make reservations for hotel shuttles in the city, you should also get detailed information about prices. So you can compare different service companies that serve this area and make the best reservation for you.

Limousine

There are also companies offering limousine service for those who care about comfort. You can choose a limousine or one of the other luxury vehicles and ensure that it will be waiting for you at the airport when your plane lands. These vehicles, which are usually provided by drivers, are also a great alternative for travelers traveling with more goods and for those visiting for business purposes. Although the prices for luxury cars are much higher than taxis, shuttles and buses, you can consider paying the difference for a privileged and comfortable service.